DATA SHEET

Type 8694

Digital electropneumatic positioner for integrated

mounting on process control valves
• Compact and robust stainless steel design
• Start-up with automatic TUNE function
• Contact-free position sensor
• Integrated pilot air duct in the actuator
• AS interface, IO-Link or Bürkert system bus (büS)

Product variants described in the data sheet may differ from the product presentation and description.

Can be combined with Type description

Type 2300  Compact positioner for integrated mounting on pneumatically controlled process
Pneumatically operated control valves. The set-point value setting default occurs via standard signal
2-way angle seat control 4 - 20 mA and/or via AS interface. A sensor element with contactless function
  valve ELEMENT records the valve spindle position. Simple start-up via automatic TUNE function
Type 2301  and setting with the aid of DIP switch:
Pneumatically operated
2-way Globe Control Valve • sealing threshold
  • characteristic selection
Type 2103  • inversion of direction
2/2-way diaphragm valve • manual/automatic operating state switchover
with pneumatic stainless • digital input
steel actuator (Type ELE-
  MENT) for decentralised Additional options available for parametrising using device DTM. A software inter-
automation face can be used for the linearisation of the operating characteristic with the aid of
a freely programmable characteristic, amongst other things. The status indicator
functions using LEDs. An analogue position feedback can be optionally integrated.

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Table of contents
1. General technical data 3
1.1.. Digital electropneumatic positioner, Type 8694................................................................................................................................................3
1.2.. Without fieldbus communication: 24 V DC.........................................................................................................................................................5
1.3.. With fieldbus communication: AS-Interface.......................................................................................................................................................5
1.4.. With digital communication: IO-Link....................................................................................................................................................................6
1.5.. With digital communication: Bürkert system bus (büS)...................................................................................................................................6

2. Approvals and conformities 7

2.1.. General notes...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.2.. Conformity................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.3..Standards..................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.4.. Explosion protection................................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.5.. North America (USA/Canada)...............................................................................................................................................................................7
2.6.. Others........................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
China Compulsory Certification (CCC)................................................................................................................................................................7

3. Materials 8
3.1.. Material specifications............................................................................................................................................................................................8

4. Dimensions 8
4.1.. Mounting on ELEMENT control valve Type 23xx / 2103..................................................................................................................................8

5. Device/Process connections 9
5.1.. Electrical connections.............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Without fieldbus communication 24 V DC..........................................................................................................................................................9
Cable gland...............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
AS-Interface connection......................................................................................................................................................................................10
IO-Link connection................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Bürkert system bus (büS connection)...............................................................................................................................................................10

6. Performance specifications 11
6.1.. Signal flow diagram................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Position control loop...............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Additional software options of the TopControl BASIC positioner Type 8694 (extract).............................................................................11
6.2.. Interface diagram.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Version without fieldbus communication.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Version with fieldbus communication................................................................................................................................................................ 12

7. Product installation 13
7.1.. Combination options with pneumatic process valves....................................................................................................................................13

8. Ordering information 14
8.1.. Bürkert eShop........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
8.2.. Bürkert product filter.............................................................................................................................................................................................14
8.3.. Ordering chart........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
8.4.. Ordering chart accessories.................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Standard accessories........................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Adapter kits.............................................................................................................................................................................................................15

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1. General technical data

1.1. Digital electropneumatic positioner, Type 8694
Product properties
Dimensions Further information can be found in chapter “4. Dimensions” on page 8.
Material
Body PPS, stainless steel
Seal EPDM
Cover PC
Operation
Operating keys 2
DIP switch Integrated
Service interface Connection with PC via USB-büS interface set
Configuration tool Bürkert Communicator
Commissioning
Initialisation positioner Automatic by X.TUNE function (automatic adjustment of positioner)
Manual override of pilot valve Yes
Status display
Display of device and valve status Multicoloured LEDs
Communication
Fieldbus AS-Interface
Digital IO-Link, Bürkert system bus (büS) (based on CANopen)
Performance data
Position sensor
Measuring principle Inductive
Position detection module Contactless analogue position sensor (wear-free)
Stroke range
Valve spindle 3…45 mm
Electrical data
Operating voltage 24 V DC ± 25 %
UL: NEC Class 2
Residual ripple Max. 10 %
Power consumption ≤ 3.5 W
Protection class III according to DIN EN 61140
Electrical connection
Multipole version M12, 8-pin resp. 4- or 5-pin according to device version
(see “5. Device/Process connections” on page 9)
Cable gland version M16 x 1.5 (cable Ø 5…10 mm) with terminals for cable cross-sections 0.14…1.5 mm²
Pneumatic data
Control medium Neutral gases, air, quality class according to ISO 8573 - 1
Dust content Class 7 (< 40 µm particle size)
Particle density Class 5 (< 10 mg/m3)
Pressure dew point Class 3 (<- 20 °C)
Oil content Class X (< 25 mg/m3)
Air supply filter Exchangeable
Mesh size ~0.1 mm
Supply pressure
Low air capacity 0…7 bar 1.)
High air capacity 3…7 bar
Pilot air port Threaded connection G ⅛, stainless steel

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Positioning system
Low air capacity
Single-acting 7 lN/min for aeration and ventilation
(QNn value according to definition at pressure drop from 7 to 6 bar abs)
Actuator series/size Type 23xx, actuator Ø 70/90 mm
High air capacity
Single-acting 130 lN/min for aeration and ventilation
(QNnvalue according to definition at pressure drop from 7 to 6 bar abs)
Actuator series/size Type 23xx, actuator Ø 130/225 mm
Type 27xx, actuator Ø 175/225 mm
Approvals and conformities
Explosion protection
Ignition protection class II 3D Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc
II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
ATEX BVS 14 ATEX E 008 X
II 3D Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc
II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
IECEx IECEx BVS 14.0009 X
Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc
Ex ec IIC T4 Gc
Further information can be found in chapter “2.4. Explosion protection” on page 7.
North America (USA/Canada)
UL Listed for the USA and Canada cULus certificate: E238179
Further information can be found in chapter “2.5. North America (USA/Canada)” on page 7.
FM Explosion Protection Increased Safety for Class I, Zone 2, AEx ec IIC T4 Gc hazardous (classified) locations, indoors
and outdoors (IP54). Alternatively marked as Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, and D; T4.
Further information can be found in chapter “2.5. North America (USA/Canada)” on page 7.
Others
China Compulsory Certification (CCC) The products with Ex approval are suitable for import and use for hazardous applications in
China. Further information can be found in chapter “2.6. Others” on page 7.
Further information can be found in chapter “2. Approvals and conformities” on page 7.
Environment and installation
Operating conditions
Ambient temperature - 10…+ 60 °C
Degree of protection IP65/IP67 according to EN 60529, 4X according to NEMA 250 standard
Operating altitude Up to 2000 m above sea level
Installation and mechanical data
Mounting variant Direct mounting
Installation position As required, preferably with actuator in upright position
Valve actuator (type, size) ELEMENT Type 23xx, actuator Ø 70/90/130/225 mm
CLASSIC Type 27xx, actuator Ø 175/225 mm
Adapter kit Further information can be found in chapter “Adapter kits” on page 15.
1.) The supply pressure applied must be 0.5 to 1 bar above the minimum required pilot pressure of the valve actuator.

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1.2. Without fieldbus communication: 24 V DC

Electrical data
Operating voltage 24 V DC ± 25 %
UL: NEC Class 2
Residual ripple 10 %
Power consumption < 3.5 W
Protection class III according to DIN EN 61140
Electrical connection
Multipole version M12, 8-pin
Cable gland version M16 x 1.5 (cable Ø 5…10 mm) with terminals for cable cross-sections 0.14…1.5 mm²
Input/Output
Digital input 1 digital input 0…5 V = log „0“, 10…30 V = log „1“
Analogue output 1 output (optional)
0/4…20 mA
Input data setpoint
Setpoint signal
Default setpoint value setting 4…20 mA
0…20 mA (configurable via communication interface)
Input resistance 75 Ω

1.3. With fieldbus communication: AS-Interface

Product properties
Profile S- 7.3.4 output: 16 Bit setpoint/certificate no. 137401 according to specification V3.0
S- 7.A.5 output: 16 Bit setpoint; input: 16 Bit actual value/certificate no. 137401 according to
specification V3.0
Electrical data
Operating voltage
Via Bus cable Via ASi power supply 29.5…31.6 V DC (according to specification), UL: NEC Class 2
Protection class III according to DIN EN 61140
Power consumption
Maximum current consumption 150 mA
Electrical connection M12, 4-pin stainless steel plug, with 80 cm cable
Unit with additional actuator supply External power supply 24 V DC ± 10 % (the power supply unit must contain a safe isolation
(AUX Power) according to IEC 364 - 4 - 41 (PELV or SELV))
System supply Max. 150 mA without additional actuator supply (AUX Power)
Max. 50 mA with additional actuator supply
Actuator supply Max. 50 mA with additional actuator supply

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1.4. With digital communication: IO-Link

Electrical data
Electrical connection M12 × 1, 5-pin, A-coded
IO-Link specification 1.1
SIO-Mode No
VendorID 0x0078, 120
DeviceID See IODD file (The IODD file can be downloaded from our website Type 8694 , see Software >
Device Description Files)
Transmission rate 230.4 kbit/s (COM 3)
Data storage Yes
Cable length Max. 20 m
Port Class A and B
Power supply Via IO-Link
Port Class A
Operating voltage 24 V DC ± 25 % (according to specification)
Current consumption Max. 150 mA
Port Class B
Operating voltage
System supply (Pin 1 + 3) 24 V DC ± 25 % (according to specification)
Actuator supply (Pin 2 + 5) 24 V DC ± 25 % (according to specification)
Current consumption
System supply (Pin 1 + 3) Max. 50 mA
Actuator supply (Pin 2 + 5) Max. 100 mA
Total power consumption overall Max. 3.5 W

1.5. With digital communication: Bürkert system bus (büS)

Electrical data
Operating voltage 18…30 V DC (according to specification)
Electrical connection M12 × 1, 5-pin, A-coded
Current consumption Max. 150 mA
Total power consumption overall Max. 3.5 W

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2. Approvals and conformities

2.1. General notes
• The approvals and conformities listed below must be stated when making enquiries. This is the only way to ensure that the product
complies with all required specifications.
• Not all available versions can be supplied with the below mentioned approvals or conformities.

2.2. Conformity
In accordance with the Declaration of Conformity, the product is compliant with the EU Directives.

2.3. Standards
The applied standards which are used to demonstrate compliance with the EU Directives are listed in the EU-Type Examination Certificate
and/or the EU Declaration of Conformity.

2.4. Explosion protection

Approval Description
Optional: Explosion protection

ATEX:
BVS 14 ATEX E 008 X
II 3D Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc
II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc

IECEx:
IECEx BVS 14.0009 X
Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc
Ex ec IIC T4 Gc

2.5. North America (USA/Canada)

Approval Description
Optional: UL Listed for the USA and Canada
The products are UL Listed for the USA and Canada according to:
• UL 61010‑1 (ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND LABORATORY USE –
Part 1: General Requirements)
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010‑1
Optional: FM (Factory Mutual) – Explosion Protection
Increased Safety for Class I, Zone 2, AEx ec IIC T4 Gc hazardous (classified) locations, indoors and outdoors
(IP54). Alternatively marked as Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, and D; T4.

2.6. Others
China Compulsory Certification (CCC)
Conformity Description
Optional: China Compulsory Certification (CCC)
The products with Ex approval are suitable for import and use for hazardous applications in China.

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3. Materials
3.1. Material specifications
No. Element Material
1
1 Cover PC
2
2 Seal EPDM
3
3 Body casing Stainless steel
4 Seal EPDM
5 Screws Stainless steel
6 Push-in connector POM/stainless steel
Threaded port G ⅛ Stainless steel
7 Basic housing PPS
8 M12 plug connector Stainless steel
4 9 Screws Stainless steel
9
5
8
6

4. Dimensions
4.1. Mounting on ELEMENT control valve Type 23xx / 2103
Note:
Dimensions in mm

Ø 91
115.4

91
14.6

17.1

13.5
54
31.7
102

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5. Device/Process connections
5.1. Electrical connections
Without fieldbus communication 24 V DC
Pin Pin assignment
1 Setpoint + (0/4…20 mA)
5
6 4 2 Setpoint GND
7 3 3 Operating voltage GND
4 Operating voltage + 24 V DC
1 2
5 Digital input +
6 Digital input GND
7 Analogue position feedback GND
8 8 Analogue position feedback + (option)

Cable gland
Input signal
Terminal Pin assignment
1 Digital input +
4 Setpoint +
5 Setpoint GND
1 6 Power supply +
21.)
7 Power supply GND
31.)
4
5 Output signal with analogue feedback option
6
7 Terminal Pin assignment
2 Analogue feedback +
3 Analogue feedback GND

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AS-Interface connection
M12 circular plug, 4-pin, without external power supply
Pin Description Pin assignment
1 Bus + Bus cable AS-Interface +
4 3 2 NC Not assigned
3 Bus – Bus cable AS-Interface –
5
4 NC Not assigned
1 2
5 NC Not assigned

M12 circular plug, 4-pin, with external power supply (on request)
Pin Description Pin assignment
1 Bus + Bus cable AS-Interface +
4 3 2 GND (optional) External power supply
3 Bus – Bus cable AS-Interface –
5
4 24 V + (optional) External power supply
1 2
5 NC Not assigned

IO-Link connection
M12 circular plug, 5-pin, Port Class A
Pin Description Pin assignment
1 L+ 24 V DC System supply
4 3 2 I/Q NC Not connected
3 L- 0 V (GND) System supply
5
4 C/Q IO-Link Communication
1 2
5 NC NC Not connected

M12 circular plug, 5-pin, Port Class B

Pin Description Pin assignment
1 L+ 24 V DC System supply
4 3 2 P24 24 V DC Actuator supply
3 L- 0 V (GND) System supply
5
4 C/Q IO-Link Communication
1 2
5 N24 0 V (GND) Actuator supply

Bürkert system bus (büS connection)

M12 circular plug, 5-pin
Pin Description Cable colour
1 CAN shielding CAN shielding
4 3 2 + 24 V DC ± 25 %, Red
max. residual ripple 10 %
5
3 GND/CAN_GND Black
1 2 4 CAN_H White
5 CAN_L Blue

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6. Performance specifications
6.1. Signal flow diagram
Position control loop

Z1

B1 PK Valve opening
CMD Xd1
E1
+ -
Set-point Position controller Control system Proportional valve
position value

POS

Position control loop Position measuring system

Additional software options of the TopControl BASIC positioner Type 8694 (extract)

• X.Tune function for automatic start-up

• Linear characteristic
• Close-tight function
• Reversal of the operating direction of the setpoint signal
• Switching between manual and automatic mode
• Digital input
• Device operation via service büS interface and communicator
• Setpoint value selection (0/4…20 mA)
• Position controller parametrisation
• Programmable stroke range limit
• Limitation of opening/closing time
• Safety position definition
• Signal error detection
• Digital input configuration
• Analogue output configuration position setpoint/feedback
• Setting setpoint/actuator direction (rise/fall)
• Resetting the device to factory settings

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6.2. Interface diagram

Version without fieldbus communication

Input for setpoint Analogue feedback

position value (optional)
4...20 mA1.) 4…20mA
0...20 mA

Input
Digital input

Output
Positioner

Supply

24 V DC

Communication
Operation
interface

1.) Default setting

Version with fieldbus communication

With AS-Interface, IO-Link and Bürkert system bus (büS)

Bus Bus
Input

Output

Positioner

AS-Interface
IO-Link
büS
Supply

24 V DC

Communication
Operation
interface

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7. Product installation
7.1. Combination options with pneumatic process valves
Note:
A TopControl control valve system consists of a BASIC Positioner Type 8694 and an ELEMENT control valve Type 23xx resp. Type 2103.

The following information is required to select a complete system:

• Article no. of the desired TopControl BASIC positioner, see data sheet Type 8694
• Article no. of the desired control valve Type 23xx / 2103, see data sheet Type 2300 , Type 2301  and Type 2103 

You order two components and receive a completely assembled and tested valve.

Example of variations of the control valve system

Positioner BASIC Pneumatic process control valves

Type 8694 Type 2301  Type 2300  Type 2103  Hygienic process valve
Globe valve Angle seat valve Diaphragm valve (third-party)

Control valve system

Type 8802-GD-L Type 8802-YG-L Type 8802-DF-L Mounting on third-party

Control valve system Control valve system Control valve system actuators 1.)
ELEMENT ELEMENT ELEMENT
2301 + 8694 2300 + 8694 2103 + 8694
1.) See data sheet Adaptations for third-party actuators Type KK01  or contact the appropriate Bürkert sales office.

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8. Ordering information
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8.3. Ordering chart

Note:
All standard versions are UL-approved.

Circuit function Communication Electrical connection Feedback Pilot air ports Article no.
Pilot valve system signal threaded Standard ATEX II Cat.
connection 3G/D, IECEx,
CCC 1.)
Actuator series ELEMENT Type 23xx, actuator size Ø 70/90 mm
Low air capacity – M12 plug connector – G⅛ 323240  389216 
single-acting Analogue G⅛ 323256  389217 
Cable gland – G⅛ 323248  389214 
Analogue G⅛ 323266  389215 
AS-Interface S- 7.A.5 M12 plug connector/ Digital G⅛ 20088322  20088328 
80 cm cable
IO-Link Port Class A M12 multipole Digital G⅛ 20032463  20032469 
IO-Link Port Class B M12 multipole Digital G⅛ 323232  389233 
büS M12 multipole Digital G⅛ 323236  389237 
Actuator series ELEMENT Type 23xx, actuator size Ø 130/225 mm
High air capacity – M12 plug connector – G⅛ 323241  389225 
single-acting Analogue G⅛ 323258  389226 
Cable gland – G⅛ 323249  389223 
Analogue G⅛ 323267  389224 
AS-Interface S- 7.A.5 M12 plug connector/ Digital G⅛ 20088324  20088330 
80 cm cable
IO-Link Port Class A M12 multipole Digital G⅛ 20032465  20032470 
IO-Link Port Class B M12 multipole Digital G⅛ 323233  389234 
büS M12 multipole Digital G⅛ 323237  389238 
1.) CCC (China Compulsory Certificate) for device versions with Ex approval

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8.4. Ordering chart accessories

Standard accessories
Note:
Must be ordered separately.

Description Article no.

M12 circular socket with cable, 8-pin, cable length: 5 m, for input and output signals 919267 
AS-interface flat cable clamp, M12 outlet, stainless steel outlet 799646 
Silencer G ⅛ 780779 
USB büS interface set 2 (Type 8923) for connection to the Bürkert Communicator software: including büS stick, 772551 
connection cable to M12 plug, M12 connection cable on micro USB for the büS service interface and Y distributor, cable
length: 0.7 m
büS cable extension, M12, cable length: 1 m 772404 
büS cable extension, M12, cable length: 3 m 772405 
büS cable extension, M12, cable length: 5 m 772406 
büS cable extension, M12, cable length: 10 m 772407 
Sensor puck (spare part) 682240 
Software Bürkert Communicator Type 8920 

Adapter kits
Note:
Must be ordered separately.

Adapter kits for third-party actuators can be found in the data sheet Adaptation for third-party actuators Type KK01  or contact the
appropriate Bürkert sales office.

Description Actuator size Control function Article no.

Attachment kit for Type 21xx/23xx actuator series Ø 70/90/130 mm Universal 679917 
Attachment kit for Type 21xx/23xx actuator series Ø 225 mm Universal 60025906 

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